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LFLFLFLF IIIIIIII

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COMMERCIAL BROADCAST SPREADER

1. Remove the spreader and components

from the carton. Turn spreader upside down. Insert (2) 1/4-20 x 1 1/2” hex bolts through the flattened end of handle brace, frame and leg as shown. Install hex nuts but do not tighten. Repeat on opposite side.

Handle Brace

Leg Frame 1/4-20 x 1 1/2”

Hex Bolt

1/4-20 Hex Nut

2. Slide wheels onto axle with the longer

portion of the wheel facing the frame. The wheels are identical to ease assembly. Secure free turning wheel with (1) 1/8 x 1” cotter pin and (1) 5/32 x 2” cotter pin on the drive wheel.

1/4-20 x 2” Hex Bolt

1/4-20 Hex Nut

Handle Tube

3. Turn spreader upright and install handle

tube between braces. Secure with (2) 1/4-20 x 2” hex bolts and nuts. Tighten handle brace nuts installed in step 1.

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONSASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONSASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONSASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

Drive Wheel

5/32 x 2” Cotter Pin

1/8 x 1” Cotter Pin

VIEWED FROM REAR OF SPREADER

Free Turning Wheel

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CAUTION: ONCE KNOB IS LATCHED, DO NOT MOVE THUMB RELEASE UNTIL

YOU HAVE COMPLETED STEP #5.

Control Knob & Wire Assembly

Spring Thumb Release

1/4-20 x 2 1/4” Bolt & Washer

1/4-20 Hex Nut & Washer

Remove Caution Label 4. Feed control knob/wire through the

T-handle until spring touches the round hole. CAUTION: Do Not Compress Spring At This Time. Feed wire through the square handle tube. Be sure wire passes above the bolts in the handle brace. Secure T-handle to the tube with (1) 1/4-20 x 2” hex bolt. (2) washers, and (1) hex nut in the bottom hole, and (1) 1/4-20 x 2 1/4” hex bolt, (2) washers, and (1) hex nut in the top hole as shown. Remove caution label and push the thumb release toward the center and push down knob and shutoff spring until knob latches.

5. Slide wire retaining clip onto wire as shown.

Insert wire through hole shutoff plate. Slide wire retaining clip over shutoff plate and wire until the clip locks into place.

6. Install gear cover assembly over gears and secure

with (2) #6-32 screws. Install the hopper label onto the front of the spreader as shown. Slide handle grips onto handle. Soapy water will ease installation. (Do not use petroleum based products.) The LF ll

spreader should now be completely assembled and ready for use.

Wire Clip

Shutoff Plate Wire

#6-32 Screw #6-32 Screw

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Handle Grip

Handle Grip

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Hopper Label

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SPREADER OPERATIONADER OPERATIONADER OPERATIONADER OPERATION

USE SWATH WIDTH ON

PACKAGE OR ADJUST PER OPERATOR’S WALKING

SPEED

1. Check the product package for the rate setting,

and recommended swath width. Turn the spreader off by pushing the control knob in. Rotate the rate cam to the proper setting.

2. Always fill the spreader on the driveway or

sidewalk-not on the lawn. Make sure spreader is in the “OFF” position. Empty after each use.

3. Start spreader moving, then open spreader by

pushing the thumb release to the “ON” position. Always push spreader, never pull. Push knob down to close spreader.

4. Hold handle so top of spreader is level. Tipping the

spreader too far can cause uneven spreading.

5. The settings and swath widths on the product label

are recommended starting points. Always check the delivery rate and pattern on a small area before treating a large area. Actual delivery rate can vary due to weather conditions, operating variables, and condition of the product being applied. See “HOW TO DETERMINE SPREADER SETTING AND SWATH WIDTH” for details.

6. Push spreader 3 1/2 m.p.h. (26 feet in 5 seconds)

for full 8’ to 10’ spread pattern when applying fertilizer products. Apply header strips at each end of area to be treated then space trips across the area as shown.

7. Push spreader at 2 1/2 mph (18 feet in 5

seconds) to reduce width of spread when applying ice melt products to sidewalks.

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8. Empty spreader after each use. Return leftover

material to its original container.

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A simple visual pattern test can be made by operating the spreader over a non-turf area and evaluating the pattern. A more accurate method is to place a row of common, disposable, aluminum cake pans approximately 1 foot on centers. Set the rate cam at a middle setting and make 3 or 4 passes in the same direction as shown. Pour the material collected from each pan into individual bottles of the same size. Set them side by side in order, and visually inspect their volume. The effective pattern width is the distance out from the spreader to a point where the amount of material is 1/2 the average amount in the center pans. This distance is multiplied by 2 to achieve the total effective pattern width.

Knowing the effective pattern width (for example, 10 feet), measure a distance equal to 100 square feet (10’ x 10’ swath width). Determine the product coverage is pounds/ 100 sq. ft. by the recommended square foot coverage (add two zeroes to the weight of the bag).

EXAMPLE: Product weight: 25 lbs. sq. ft. coverage: 5,000 sq. ft. 2500 lbs. - 5,000 sq. ft. = .5 lbs. / 100 sq. ft.

Weigh out between 15 to 20 lbs. of material and spread over the 100 sq. ft. area. Weigh remaining material left in hopper and adjust rate setting as required. Repeat test until application rate is correct.

HOW TO DETERMINE SPREADERHOW TO DETERMINE SPREADERHOW TO DETERMINE SPREADERHOW TO DETERMINE SPREADER

SETTINGS AND SPREAD WIDTHSETTINGS AND SPREAD WIDTHSETTINGS AND SPREAD WIDTHSETTINGS AND SPREAD WIDTH

Two major factors should be considered when determining correct spreader settings of any product: 1. The product application rate, or the amount of material applied per 1,000 square feet. 2. The effective pattern width, or the actual width in which material is applied. Label settings are a guide and can be affected by numerous factors.

EFFECTIVE PATTERN WIDTHEFFECTIVE PATTERN WIDTHEFFECTIVE PATTERN WIDTHEFFECTIVE PATTERN WIDTH

APPLICATION RATEAPPLICATION RATEAPPLICATION RATEAPPLICATION RATE

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FERTILIZER PARTICLE SIZE

BAG RATE Pounds of fertilizer used

per 1,000 sq. ft. of coverage

APPROX. SETTING

SPREAD WIDTH (IN FEET)

Large, heavy particles

5 10 15

3 1/2 4

4 1/2

8 8 8

Medium- mixed particles

5 10 15

2 1/2 3 1/2

4

8 8 8

Small particles (nitrogen)

1 2 3

2 2 1/2

3

8 8 8

Mixed size particles -some fines

5 10 15

3 3 1/2

4

6 6 6

Light weight particles

5 10 15

2 2 1/2

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4 To 6

The following provides approximate PrizelawnPrizelawnPrizelawnPrizelawn® LFLFLFLF llllllll settings for those units listed.

The following provides approximate PrizelawnPrizelawnPrizelawnPrizelawn® LFLFLFLF llllllll settings when only the product weight, square foot

Conversions should be used as guidelines for establishing proper rate settings. To obtain the most accurate application rate, follow the procedures described in the Effective Pattern Width and Application Rate sections. The settings shown here are only approximations and will vary due to physical characteristics of the product, walking speed, turf condition, humidity, etc. Warranty and guarantees of actual coverage or uniformity are neither expressed nor implied.

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Setting

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Scotts Speedy Green Setting

2

3

4

5

6

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18

Prizelawn BF l / BF1SS

Setting

E

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M

O

R

W

Z

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Lesco #029600 Setting

D

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H

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K

M

Q

S

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Scotts R8A/ SR-1

Setting

G

K

M

O

Q

T

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Z

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Earthway 2200/2400

Setting

10

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15

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19

22

26

30

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Spyker 76/78-2 Setting

4

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6

7

8

9

10

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RATE SETTING CONVERSIONRATE SETTING CONVERSIONRATE SETTING CONVERSIONRATE SETTING CONVERSION

coverage, and visual inspection of the material is available.

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1. Never store unused material in spreader. Return unused product to its original container. 2. Wash spreader thoroughly after each use and dry completely in sun or heated area. 3. Oil the axle bearings, impeller shaft bearing in hopper, control knob in T-handle. 4. Remove gear cover and wash gears thoroughly. Oil all bearing areas and face of gear teeth. Re-install gear cover. 5. Gear mesh should be checked on a regular basis during high use periods. Clearance between the axle gear and pinion gear should be minimal but not tight. If adjustment is necessary, loosen axle collar set screw and hold gears together. Slide axle collar against the gear support and tighten axle collar set screw. Spin drive wheel. Gears should run freely and smoothly. 6. Impeller surface should be cleaned periodically to remove build-up of product. Build-up can cause the spread pattern to change. 7. Tire pressure should be 20-25 PSI.

MAINTENANCEMAINTENANCEMAINTENANCEMAINTENANCE

Oil

Oil Impeller Shaft Bearing In Hopper

Oil

Axle Collar

Oil Oil

WARRANTYWARRANTYWARRANTYWARRANTY

PSB warrants to Purchaser the following: 1. Product will be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year from date of purchase. 2. PSB will decide in its reasonable discretion if the part(s)/unit is defective. 3. The spreader or part(s) will be shipped to PSB at the customer expense with a written description of defect to the attention of PSB WARRANTY DEPARTMENT. 4. If the spreader is used for commercial rental the Limited Warranty shall be limited to a period of 90 days. 5. All Unit and part replacement will be performed at the reasonable discretion of PSB. 6. Labor charges are not covered and the unit need not be returned to the dealer for warranty service. 7. Proof of purchase must be supplied to PSB.

PSB's sole obligation under this warranty is limited to repairing or replacing the defective part. Upon replacement of any Product or Product part, the replaced item shall become the property of PSB. If PSB determines that the Product covered by this warranty requires service, PSB shall prepay return shipping charges from PSB. In all other instances, such charges shall be paid by Purchaser. Except for loss or damage caused by PSB's negligence, Purchaser relieves PSB of responsibility for all risks of loss or damage to the Product and its parts during the period the products are in transit to and from PSB. This warranty does not extend to any Product or parts thereof that have been allowed to corrode, subjected to misuse, neglect, accident, or modification by anyone other than PSB or that have been affixed to any nonstandard accessory attachment or that have been used, stored, installed, maintained or operated in violation of PSB’s instructions or standard industry practice. No agent, employee or representative of PSB has any authority to bind PSB to any affirmation, representation or warranty concerning the Product and any affirmation, representation or warranty made by any agent, employee or representative shall not be enforceable by Purchaser.

THIS WARRANTY EXTENDS ONLY TO THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER AND IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OR MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS OR INTENDED USE FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND OF ANY OTHER OBLIGATION ON THE PART OF PSB. PSB SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL LOSS, DAMAGE OR EXPENSE DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING FROM THE USE OF ANY OF THE PRODUCT INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DAMAGE OR LOSS OF OTHER PROPERTY OR EQUIPMENT, LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUE, COST OF CAPITAL, COST OF PURCHASED OR REPLACEMENT GOODS, OR CLAIMS OF CUSTOMERS OF PURCHASER.

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KeyNo.

Description PART NO. KeyNo.

Description PART NO.

1 Hopper Ass’y-includes #2&3 14508-1 13 Drive & Free Turning Wheel 14939-1

2 Rate Cam & Chute Assembly 14455-1 14 Handle Braces (2) 13613-1

3 Shutoff Plate 14454-1 15 Handle Tube 14513-1

4 Impeller Assembly 15849 16 T-Handle Assembly 13634-2

5 Frame Assembly 15838 17 Control Knob Spring 14462

6 Legs (2) 13619-1 18 Control Knob & Wire Ass’y. 13640-1

7 Axle 15842 19 Wire Retaining Clip 13643-1

8 Axle Collar 14634 20 Gear Cover Assembly 13623-1

9 Axle Bushings (2) 14951 21 Fastener Package 15880

10 Impeller Shaft Bearing 15833 22 Hopper Cover 15209

11 Axle Gear 13625-1 23 Handle Grip (2) 15264

12 Agitator 15866 24 Hopper Label 14956-1

1. SPREADER MODEL NUMBER

2. SPREADER NAME

3. PART NUMBER

4. NAME OF PART AS SHOWN

PART OF OUR SERVICE IS PROVIDING REPLACEMENT PARTS. Parts may be obtained through your local distributor. Be sure to give:

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IF YOUR LOCAL DISTRIBUTOR CANNOT SUPPLY PARTS,

CONTACT: 555 West Goodale Street

P.O. Box 1089

Columbus, Ohio 43216-1089

(614) 559-2655

FAX (614) 221-9398

www.psbcompany.com

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